2006 Fattoria di Fèlsina Berardenga Chianti Classico Riserva Rancia

Community Tasting Notes (395) Avg Score: 91.4 points

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  4/7/2024 - jmc167@me.com Likes this wine:

  With many thanks to @Tim Heaton for parting with this bottle from his collection, this allowed me to enjoy a Chianti with some age on it.
  
  The nose is rich with Black Cherry compote, cigar box, forest floor/mushrooms but also a green freshness (green tobacco leaf?), that balanced the richness in an aromatic experience that I just want to enjoy all night.
  
  The palate is similar with a rich entry but orange peel balances out the cherry compote with acid and tannins emerging midpalate to remind you it's a Chianti and add a bit of rustic, followed by a sweetness and finish that goes on for minutes.
  
  Paired with meat balls in marinara sauce over bucatini turned this into an elegant stunner that took a simple meal to new heights.
  
  Decanted for two hours prior to consumption, only wish I had another...

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  4/7/2024 - Diane (LI) wrote:

  A impressive nose with deep dark cherry and florals. Cherries and minerals on the palate. Mostly resolved with tannins sneaking up at the finish and fully enjoyable.

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  4/3/2024 - Joelene wrote: 91 Points

  Drinking nicely, good acidity, sour cherry, very good but a bit flat.

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  3/28/2024 - pigdaddy wrote: 92 Points

  decanted 2 hours, in the glass for 2 more. one of the major attributes of this site is the ability to get guidance from palates you trust; in this instance, the prior two notes from reliable drinkers yielded great results; aeration was key to achieve aromatic dynamics.
  the penultimate bottle from a case purchased on release, fully resolved & showing consistently with previous bottles, deeply colored for its age, weedy, wild sour cherry, demonstrative acidity; will endure but not necessarily improve from here. choose an appropriate accompaniment for optimal enjoyment.
  
  pan-roasted black pepper-crusted prime strip; garlicky escarole & white beans in caesar vinaigrette

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  2/21/2024 - Tim Heaton Likes this wine:

  PnP. The last of a case purchased just after release. Still managing decent freshness with a pleasant med/med+ body and an admixture of secondary and tertiary aromas and flavors. Elegant with a nice kiss of soil in each glass; a bit monochrome at times. Still some (solid) years ahead. 13,5% abv. In its current state, it's recommended
  
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